here's what's happening in my life during my master's program at full sail university.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Comment #2-Week 3 Everett Jones

Week 3, Free Post

The overall wimba experience and online class environment has been an interesting experience. However at this point I wouldn't mind sitting in a classroom to learn. I like the ease of being able to visit my instructor's office in person. Speaking online or over the phone doesn't get me the help that I personally seek. For example, when I seek advice or editing help for a paper, meeting in skype doesn't give me the same feel and security as it would in person. As I am a visual learner, it is more convenient to get the help that I need in person.

I'd likely contribute more in a classroom environment than I have during a wimba session. I still have to get used to that whole idea. Don't misunderstand me. Its been an interesting learning experience, but I'd just prefer to take a book to class, sit down and learn after this long and great year.

Everett,

I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes I really miss the classroom setting of learning. I'm the same way. Its nice to have these Wimba sessions and its just something different that takes some getting used to. I really enjoy the Wimba sessions because you get to interact with people all over the place who work in different environments then you. I really take a lot away from the different situations that people teach in and the obstacles they have to overcome. I was the same way with reading textbooks on the computer. I just miss being able to grab a book open it up and read it. It's so different now to pull out the Mac and use that for my reading. I'd still prefer the actual book, call it being comfortable and not up for change, but it was something I had to overcome throughout this program. Best of Luck to you in the future!

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a little more info on myself

I graduated in Liberty University in 2008 with a Bachelor's of Music and Education. I moved back to Ohio and started working as a High School Choir Director and Asst. Band Director. If that isn't enough to handle already, I also find time to direct the Spring Musical and coach the Quiz Bowl Team. This year I just felt that my plate wasn't full enough (mind you I'm in this Master's program at Full Sail), that I just needed something else to fill all the extra time I have, so I decided my school needed a show choir. So needless to say, I think I have found something to do every waking moment of my day now. In the slight chance that I do have some extra time, I have started to develop a love for running (training for my first half marathon next summer).